Smith, an NFL Defensive Player of the Year candidate, was named to the All-Pro team twice and was joined by four teammates on the first team: inside linebackers Patrick Willis and NaVorro Bowman, placekicker David Akers and punter Andy Lee. San Francisco’s five first-team All-Pros were the most in the NFL – Baltimore was second with three – and it matched a franchise record set in 1972.

The NFL-high haul was a reflection of San Francisco’s 13-3 regular season, while Smith’s double-dip was a reflection of voters (50 media members who regularly cover the NFL) not being clear on what position he plays. Smith, who plays both tackle and end in San Francisco’s defense, earned first-team AP honors for the first time in his 11-year career after he had 58 tackles, 7.5 sacks and game-sealing plays in wins against the Eagles and Giants.

But Smith wasn’t interested in discussing his accomplishment Friday. His focus is on the postseason, with the 49ers set to host their first playoff game in nine years on Jan. 14.

“To me, it’s all about where we go from here and what we do from here,” he said. “It’s a great season so far as a team, but we’ve got to win. And I think our team’s aware of that. We’re not satisfied with just ‘Hey, we got a bye and we’re deep in the playoffs without even playing a game.’ Our mind-set and my mind-set right now is let’s forget about all that other stuff right now.”

Bowman, who was not named to the less-prestigious NFC Pro Bowl team, ranked seventh in the NFL with 143 tackles in his first season as a starter. He was joined on the first team by Willis (97 tackles), who earned first-team honors for the fourth time in his five-year career. In franchise history, only wide receiver Jerry Rice (10) and safety Ronnie Lott (six) have more first-team AP honors than Willis, who moved ahead of quarterbacks Joe Montana (three) and Steve Young (three).

“I don’t think it’s sunk it yet, but we work hard,” Bowman said. “Pat’s considered one of the elites in this league, and for me to be mentioned in the same sentence or to make an All-Pro team is just huge. But it comes with a lot of hard work. I’ve been working so hard. For me to accomplish this means a lot.”

Akers and Lee earned first-team honors for the second time in their careers. Akers set single-season NFL records for field goals made (44), attempted (52) and for the most points by a kicker (166). Lee had the third-highest punting average in NFL history (50.9) and his net average of 44.0 established a league record.

Akers deflected credit to Lee, his holder, and to long snapper Brian Jennings.

“One thing that coach Harbaugh always talks about is, a rising tide lifts all ships,” Akers said. “And in my position, you can’t do it without, starting with the line and the snap and hold, because I’m just the last piece of that puzzle. And so you get the credit a lot of times, it’s completely team-oriented.”

Left tackle Joe Staley and cornerback Carlos Rogers, who was tied for fourth in the NFL with six interceptions, were named to the AP second team.

Golden 49ers

The 49ers have five players on the AP All-Pro first-team, matching the 1972 team for the most in franchise history.

Here’s a look at the team’s All-Pros in 1972 – and in their five Super Bowl seasons: